Check out some fun things to do in the July school holidays in the Blue Mountains.
WIN a Family Pass to Scenic World
WIN a Family Pass to Scenic World. Entertain the kids by being a Gruffalo Spotter, see amazing views on the SkyWay and have adventures exploring Scenic World.
First Snow of 2022
We had our first snow of the year last night and the kids were so happy that it was classified as a snow day. See the images and video of the snow.
Dinner at Pins on Lurline
Pins on Lurline is open for business and has stunning and super delicious food. We recently dined there for our wedding anniversary dinner and hubby and I were very impressed. If you are visiting Katoomba in the Blue Mountains make sure you pop in for dinner.
Protecting Ourselves Against COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has made its way to our home town, and this is very concerning. We are doing everything in our power to stay safe and healthy, but you never know what will happen. The local high school is closed as they have had a positive case of the virus and other events have been cancelled. I hope that we stay well and so do our friends and family.
Non-Stop Rain Creates Chaos
We’ve had non-stop torrential rain and it is now causing flooding. Trees have fallen blocking roads, flooding over roads have meant more roads are closed and other issues due to heavy rain and winds. Stay safe everyone!
WIN a Spa Treatment at Fairmont Resort & Spa Leura
1 Reader can win a $250 spa treatment at Fairmont Resort & Spa’s latest Day Spa! Stay at the resort to make it even more relaxing, see the sights of the Blue Mountains and more. Perfect way to relax with the family during the holidays too.
Win: A Mount Vic And Me & String to Stones Goodie Bag
This year is the blog's 10th year. It's hard to believe I've been blogging that long, but it is true. To ...
Hint of Spring
Today and the weekend before were lovely days (the weekend we just had was okay but really cold and overcast). ...
Winter Wonderland
Today we woke to snow everywhere. Yes we were snowed in. The depth of the snow was about 15cms and ...
Appliance Failures – Why All At Once?
Today we are staying home. I do like staying home, especially in school holidays. However when you need to stay ...
The Hdyro is Glam Once More
The Hydro Majestic is an icon, and a wonderful old hotel that is located in Medlow Bath in the Blue ...
Looking At Things Differently
The other day one of my girls asked what fog was again. I replied saying, "It is low lying cloud" ...
Observed Bush Fire Damage
The view on our walk to Anvil Rock Yesterday the family and I took a drive. We continued along Hat ...
Mountains V’s Beach. Which is best?
I grew up in North Queensland, Hervey Bay to be precise. My childhood consisted of playing outdoors, cycling on my ...
Mountains V's Beach. Which is best?
I grew up in North Queensland, Hervey Bay to be precise. My childhood consisted of playing outdoors, cycling on my ...
Blue Mountains Bicentenary Flyover
Toy Plane - Ready for the flyover Tomorrow we will experience the Blue Mountains Bicentenary Flyover, and I cannot wait. ...
Traffic Chaos
We left the house at 8.57am, normally driving by 9am. So all good, happy that we are all on time, ...